CVE-2023-31488

Hyland Perceptive Filters releases before 2023-12-08 (e.g., 11.4.0.2647), as used in Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliance Software, Cisco Secure Email…

Critical · published January 10, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty crafted document could trigger a segmentation fault in Hyland Perceptive Filters, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code! Think of it like a sneaky script in a movie that causes the projector to malfunction, disrupting the entire show — that's how this vulnerability can bring down your systems if not addressed! If left unpatched, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run their own code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. The stakes are high, and the consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky script in a movie that causes the projector to malfunction, disrupting the entire show — that's how this vulnerability can bring down your systems if not addressed! This vulnerability allows attackers to trigger a segmentation fault in Hyland Perceptive Filters, which can result in the execution of arbitrary code through specially crafted documents. Affected versions include releases prior to 2023-12-08, such as 11.4.0.2647.

What to do

If left unpatched, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run their own code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. The stakes are high, and the consequences could be absolutely devastating! To protect your systems, update Hyland Perceptive Filters to the latest version available after 2023-12-08. Additionally, review and filter documents before processing to mitigate risk. Don't forget to monitor your systems for any suspicious activity! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00715 · 53.2th percentile
Published
2024-01-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 00:00Z
    Hyland Perceptive Filters releases before 2023-12-08 (e.g., 11.4.0.2647), as used in Cisco IronPort Email Security Appliance Software, Cisco Secure Email…
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